Cheerleaders

Now that I have been on vacation I have been watching a lot of reality shows that deal with the cheerleading try outs for various football teams. Some years ago I had seen a program that showed how much they work out and practice to maintain their figure and learn the routines. On top of that they still have other jobs. Now these shows demonstrate how they go through the try outs and cuts. What surprises me is how some girls that weigh 120lbs get told that they are fat and need to lose weight. Others get told they have a little pouch. I'm looking at them and wonder what their coaches are talking about. Those women look great. They don't need to lose any weight. This is what makes people think that they are fat when they are not. This also gives girls the impression that they need to be super skinny in order to be beautiful. Then this leads to anorexia and bulimia.

Right now I would be happy weighing 130lbs. My ideal weight for my height is around 120 lb. I wouldn't imagine myself weighing that little. I know I obsess over working out and losing weight but I would hope I wouldn't obsess that much.

I really do admire how much they work at the routines and to keep their shape but do a couple of pounds really make that big of a difference. The people that really get to look at them are the ones in the front rows of the stadium and are in their vicinity. Then again who really pays attention to them. I probably think that because I am not a guy but do you know how big a stadium is. The most important thing to me when I am watching a game is the game not the cheerleaders or side distractions. The only times I would really pay attention to the cheerleaders is when the game is slowing down and if I knew one of them.

I think this way because when I have watched my brothers high school games I would look at the cheerleaders when their was a big lead from either team. Then I would also pay more attention to them because my niece was part of the squad. Otherwise I really don't pay that much attention.

The ones that are really interesting are the ones that perform different acrobatic routines. Also the ones with the props, such as tall flags and batons. Now those are interesting.